Situated within this highly soughtafter harbourside village, Moorings is a stunning and individually designed property with superb attention to detail, space and natural light.
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With elevations of Canadian Douglas Fir cladding under a pitched natural slate-tiled roof, this stunning property is beautifully situated in a highly sought-after harbour-side village. Recently renovated and extended to an exacting standard, Moorings offers contemporary and flexible living spaces filled with natural light from the south and west facing elevations.
Key features include a wide reception hall leading to a vaulted living room that flows seamlessly into a superb kitchen and south-facing dining area. Doors open to a wraparound raised decking area, perfect for summer entertaining. The useful snug/family room, accessible from the reception hall, can serve as a potential fourth bedroom. At the rear of the property, accessed from an inner hallway, is the main bedroom suite with a staircase leading to a galleried en suite bathroom. Two additional double bedrooms are also off the inner hallway. Bedroom three features a mezzanine, accessible via a ladder, ideal as a playroom or study. The property includes access to a large loft area, and a generously sized shower room services the additional bedrooms. A utility room completes this impressive accommodation.
Moorings is situated just over a mile from the popular Itchenor Sailing Club. The property features a driveway with parking space for three to four vehicles, as well as trailer storage for a tender or dinghy. The rear garden, primarily laid to lawn, offers a high degree of privacy and is adorned with a variety of attractive coastal shrubs and trees. A patio area is perfect for al fresco dining. Additionally, the property boasts an expansive decking area that provides excellent privacy and enjoys a leafy outlook with delightful south and west-facing aspects.
The property is located off Itchenor Green, at the southern end of this popular village. This highly regarded harbour side community features a thriving sailing club and numerous moorings for boats and yachts, subject to availability. Nearby, you will find a beautiful church, village hall, and the well-loved Ship Inn public house close to the harbour. Much of the surrounding countryside is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with the Chichester Harbour Conservancy working to preserve the character of the region.
The historic city of Chichester is situated about 6 miles to the northeast, offering a vibrant hub of shopping amenities and commercial activities. It boasts a comprehensive range of social and recreational facilities, including a multi-screen cinema, sports centers with swimming pools, and an excellent array of restaurants, public houses, wine bars, and bistros. Additionally, the recently expanded, award-winning Pallant House Gallery and the internationally acclaimed Festival Theatre are notable attractions.
In addition to sailing, the area hosts various sporting activities, such as regular horse racing at Goodwood and Fontwell, polo at Cowdray Park near Midhurst, and the Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival events for motoring enthusiasts. Golfers can enjoy courses at nearby Rowlands Castle, Hayling Island, and Goodwood.
Of note, the property provides approved planning consent for the addition of two garden outbuildings. All buyers must rely on their own enquiries for all planning matters
